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The SoundMan-Server/ User Group Mailing List

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Welcome to the Richmond Sound Design SoundMan-Server Users Group List

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What you'll find in this message:

1) What this List is for

2) Do's and don'ts

3) For more information

4) Credits

5) How to use the List

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1) What this list is for:

The SoundMan-Server users group mailing list is for the discussion of
all aspects of the SoundMan-Server, including (but not limited to)
design, construction, operation and maintenance of computers,
sound and special effects, electronic design, and show production
as it specifically relates to the SoundMan-Server.

Subscribers include theatre and show professionals and vendors,
teachers and students, community theatre volunteers and others
who are interested in using the SoundMan-Server as a sound playback,
loudspeaker management, audio distribution and show control
system.

You'll find some information about what the list is NOT for
below, under "Do's and Don'ts." Please read that section
carefully.

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2) Do's and Don'ts

a) Discussion topics

Very little is considered off-topic on the SoundMan-Server list, as
long as it has something to do with the SoundMan-Server. However, we do
have some general guidelines:

This is NOT a forum for discussing:

* Specific stage productions, unless the discussion pertains to
the the production's use of the SoundMan-Server.

* Acting or directing methods, unless you know of ways to use
the SoundMan-Server to assist.

* Film or video production, except in the way these techniques
are used in conjunction with SoundMan-Server.

The SoundMan-Server Mailing List is not specifically a commercial
venture. Many of the participants are vendors and they are
valuable members who have much to contribute. Spam is frowned
upon, but useful information is welcomed.

When a discussion moves from the "I need an item to do this" and
"We make three items that might do what you want" to "I'll beat
his price by 10%" it is time to take the thread to private email.

b) Posting guidelines

Our subscribers use a variety of mail reading software, ranging
from the primitive to the sophisticated. The features of one kind
of mail reader may conflict with the features of another, or with
the software used to run the list. To keep the list usable to as
many of us as possible, please follow these guidelines:

1. Send all posts in plain, unadorned, 7-bit ASCII text, without
special characters, formatting or attachments. MIME attachments
are a particular problem for the server software, and may cause
the server to reject your post.

2. Limit your posts to 72 characters (columns) wide. Either set
the margins to wrap the text, or hit "return" yourself.

3. Don't use special formatting (rich text, HTML and the like).
It may make your message difficult or impossible for others to
read. If you read mail with a Web browser, learn how to set the
preferences so it sends outgoing messages in plain ASCII text,
not HTML. If your mail software routinely attaches "v-cards" or
other items to your messages, turn that feature off when
responding to mailing lists. Some programs (Microsoft products,
in particular) may attach files to your message without your
knowledge. Learn about your software so you can control what it
does, instead of letting it control you.

4. English is by far the majority language on this list. If you
must use another language, please provide at least a rough
English translation for the rest of us.

5. Please use your real name. While we may have differing
opinions we are a friendly group, and the list has been set up
with some limited privacy features (no one but a subscriber, for
instance, can get the subscriber list.) Your name adds
credibility to your words. If you use an automated "signature,"
please keep it to a minimum; long signatures can clutter up the
digest and make it hard to read.

6. Make sure your "Subject" line accurately reflects the subject
of your message - especially if you are replying to an item from
the digest. Many readers simply browse mail headers or the top of
the digest to find items of interest to them, and "Subject: Re
Digest #42" doesn't tell them much.

7. Quote sparingly. If you are replying to someone else's post,
include only as much of that post as necessary to make yours
understood. In particular, avoid auto-quoting the entire digest!

8. Avoid sending incredibly large messages - they will be blocked
by the server. If you need to send someone the works of William
Shakespeare, or a .jpeg of your latest lighting design, please do
so privately. Please do not post binaries to the list.

9. Finally, be civil to each other. It is possible to have
differing opinions, strong feelings and even vigorous debates
without being discourteous to each other. Let's not degenerate
into arguments about the "right" way to do things. We've found
that different solutions are "right" in different situations.
"Flames" generate heat, but not much light. It's always worth
assuming that the other person has good intentions.

10. Above all let's learn from each other and have fun doing it.
The list will not be moderated unless problems arise.

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3) For more information

a) Archives

A searchable archive of messages posted on the Show Control list
is available at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/audiobox

This site also includes forms which allow you to automatically
subscribe, unsubscribe, change your subscription and obtain help
and info files (see Section 5), below.

b) Trouble-shooting

If you encounter problems with the list, please contact the list
administrator by sending mail to:

CharlieR 'at' RichmondSoundDesign 'dot' com

Charlie Richmond

Richmond Sound Design Ltd.

Voice: +1-604/715-9441

http://www.RichmondSoundDesign.com/

Describe your problem as clearly as possible, and let us know
what program you are using to read mail.

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4) Credits:

The Show Control Mailing List was inspired by the renewal of the
stagecraft mailing list in June 1998.

This information file has been adapted from the Stagecraft List's
welcome and information file with the permission of that list's
working group.

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5) How to use the List via email

To post a message to the List for everyone to read, email it to:

audiobox@yahoogroups.com

NOTE:

YOU MUST POST MESSAGES FROM THE EMAIL ADDRESS SUBSCRIBED TO THE
LIST

If you want to post a message and your normal email is not
accessible, you may post it from:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/audiobox

The next section describes the commands you can send via specific
email addresses.

The following commands are accepted:

audiobox-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

You will be subscribed to the normal version of the list.

audiobox-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Your address will be removed from the list of subscribers or
digest subscribers. You will no longer receive messages or
digests and will no longer be able to send messages to the
list.

NOTE:

YOU MUST SEND THE UNSUBSCRIBE COMMAND FROM THE EMAIL ADDRESS
SUBSCRIBED TO THE LIST

If you want to unsubscribe and your normal email is not
accessible, you may so so from:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/audiobox

If you have problems using these commands, you can contact the
list administrator at:

CharlieR 'at' RichmondSoundDesign 'dot' com (List Owner)

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Thank you for participating in this list! We hope you will find
it useful and informative.